What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination of piqués to enhance cabriole speed and precision.
- Strengthen hip flexors and core for effortless grand battement height.
- Refine the technical transition between fondu and tendu in penché movements.
- Improve knee extension and aesthetic line during dynamic leg actions.
- Enhance balance and stability through controlled relevé and développé sequences.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this 46-minute Intermediate Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to bridge the gap between stationary barre work and the explosive movements of allegro. We focus specifically on the mechanics of the cabriole and the power required for a controlled grand battement, helping you translate barre strength into center-stage performance.
The class emphasizes the engagement of the core and hip flexors. You will learn how to activate these deep muscles to allow for quick, sharp leg movements without creating unnecessary friction on the floor. A key component of the lesson involves mastering the piqué; this action is essential for the cabriole, as it trains your legs to change direction with lightning speed.
Throughout the exercises, we focus on maintaining a fully stretched knee to ensure your lines remain clean and professional. Our curriculum follows a traditional barre structure but with an intermediate-to-advanced twist. We begin with a thorough warm-up of plié and tendu, progressing into more complex sequences involving fondu, cambré, and grand plié.
Special attention is given to the penché—here described as a sophisticated combination of tendu and fondu mechanics—to improve your control and extension in arabesque. As the class progresses into larger movements, you will work on relevé and développé combinations that test your balance and endurance. Expect a high level of physical exertion and a healthy sweat as you push through the final combinations.
By the end of this Broche Ballet session, you will have a deeper understanding of how the foundations laid at the barre directly influence the height of your jumps and the precision of your footwork. This class is an excellent choice for dancers looking to refine their technical details while building functional strength.
